abilities

noun

plural of ability
as in capabilities
the physical or mental power to do something as a result of the accident the once-vigorous athlete lost the ability to walk

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Recent Examples of abilities Shopping editor Audrey Lee, who tested an earlier iteration of the Evolution, praises its high level of comfort and cooling abilities. — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026 The fable emphasizes the importance of valuing and respecting all members of a community, regardless of size, background or abilities. — Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 Too little confidence keeps a driver from using the abilities already there. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026 What still isn’t known If sensory experiences and training can tap into the brain’s ability to adapt, researchers may be able to use them to improve perceptual abilities. — Woon Ju Park, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026 HopTo Tech In the future, the research team hopes to use the Hopcopter’s abilities for search-and-rescue operations, inspections of remote mining sites, and possibly even exploring other planets. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026 However, Karaman cautioned that sheriffs' immigration abilities are often based on state law. — News Editor, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 This will create a win-win situation where the superior simultaneous computing abilities of the quantum computer will be teamed up with the large-scale and accurate computational prowess of the supercomputers. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026 Our flexible election system allows shift workers, caregivers, public transit riders, and people with different abilities ways to vote with confidence at their convenience. — Valerie Morishige, Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abilities
  1. capabilities
  2. capacities
  3. skills
  4. talents
  5. faculties
  6. aptitudes
  7. competencies
Noun
  • However, the Space Force has not detailed how USSF-432 will contribute to these capabilities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • GuangYu utilized extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities to wrap the chassis in lightweight carbon-fiber panels to create a vehicle that delivers a staggering 370 hp per metric ton.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of capabilities
Noun
  • What feels like a weight of helplessness and sorrow on our shoulders may, with enough space, also reflect our remarkable capacities for strength, steadfastness, and compassion.
    — Robert M. Kinast, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Brother offers cartridges for the MFC-J5010DW in three capacities, selling them both individually and in packs of two or more.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of capacities
Noun
  • Looking confused, the Parrots deserved an Academy Award for their acting skills, because on their third play, quarterback King Exusdus took the snap from shotgun formation and sprinted 82 yards for a touchdown.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Establish baselines before deployment, redesign roles and develop skills as needed and define how people will supervise agents.
    — Lakshmanan Alagappan, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of skills
Noun
  • And while this could never have been planned—even by the considerable talents of the creative couple and their multiple event teams—the risk of rain was rewarded by an incredible sight.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Poss and Sugar Hill played an essential role in introducing the world to the talents of artists including Nickel Creek, Chris Thile, Boone Creek, Skaggs, Douglas and more.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of talents
Noun
  • The latest frontier model, with apparent human-level faculties, had gone rogue – displaying dangerous, even devious online behaviors.
    — Michael Serazio, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The search for diversity While college faculties have become more racially diverse since the 1970s, the diversification of the faculty has not kept pace with changes in the college student population.
    — Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of faculties
Noun
  • For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.
    — GRACIA LIU-FARRER, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025
Definition of aptitudes
Noun
  • That, to me, raises the question of how universities should build the human competencies such as deep thinking, analytical reasoning, judgment, and taste.
    — Matt vandenBerg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The organization never really tested their ability to demonstrate competencies and skills for the new job, just their ability to manage their previous responsibilities.
    — Christina Greenberg, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of competencies

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“Abilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abilities. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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